Former Flowing Wells state champion Sierra Rodriguez graduates from the US Air Force Academy

May 24, 2020 by Andy Morales, AZPreps365


(US Air Force)

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Sierra Rodriguez was a fixture at the very top of the victory stand in her USATF Junior Olympic days and she followed that up with a state championship in the discuss throw at Flowing Wells. Rodriguez also played football for the Caballeros, helping the team go 9-2 in her senior season.

Rodriguez went on to earn a “Field Athlete of the Week” honor throwing the javelin for Air Force in her junior season and she earned a spot on the Academic All-Conference team.

Most importantly, Rodriguez earned the ranked of 2nd Lieutenant and will be stationed at Creech Air Force base in Las Vegas.

The Graduation Ceremony was held on Saturday, April18 and can be viewed HERE.

(US Air Force)

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